The Quint caught up with a few of the athletes ahead of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya Awards and Arjuna Awards ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The Paralympic gold medallist (javelin throw) Devendra Jhajharia said that it is an historic moment because he is the first para athlete to be honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur said she never thought she will receive the Arjuna Award. Tennis player Saketh Myneni said that the Arjuna Award is a big boost for his career.
Former India football player Oinam Devi was relieved that her hard work was not wasted.
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